Forrest vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Forrest

Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Forrest Rank #408

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Forrest or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Forrest and Hugo mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Forrest and Hugo boy or girl names?

Forrest is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.